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Harpenden Town Council

The Mayor of Harpenden for 2009 / 2010 is Councillor Rosemary Farmer.

Harpenden Town Council was created in 1974 following the re-organisation of local government and the disbanding of Harpenden Urban District Council. Harpenden is the largest parish in the St Albans District with a population of approximately 30,000 represented by 16 Councillors in four wards. Harpenden Town Council operates from Harpenden Town Hall in Leyton Road, which it owns.

The Town Hall houses a comprehensive Information Point covering details of events, accommodation and the surrounding area. All aspects of Local Government information are available, plus Town Council operates St Albans District Council Information Point as agents for the District Council and holds information on Adult Care Services following the closure of a Social Services Office in Harpenden. The Information Point is open 10.00am-4.00pm Monday to Fridays.

Park Hall is a Community building and is available for hire for a wide range for functions such as meetings, dinner/dances, wedding receptions, parties and sales or exhibitions. Please contact or visit the website for further details and booking information.

The Town Council provides allotments at 15 sites throughout Harpenden. If you would like information about leasing an allotment please contact the Town Clerk.

Harpenden Town Councillors list by Ward:

This list was last updated on 19th May 2008 to take into account the results of the local elections held on 1st May 2008.

Harpenden East

• Ellis, Michael (Conservative Councillor)
• Farmer, Rosemary (Conservative Councillor - Mayor)
• Green, Steve (Conservative Councillor)
• Vincent, Caroline (Conservative Councillor)

Harpenden North

• Chambers, John (Conservative Councillor)
• Holley, John (Conservative Councillor)
• Pawle, Bert (Conservative Councillor)
• Weaver, Michael (Conservative Councillor)

Harpenden South

• Redwood, Matthew (Conservative Councillor)
• Kent, Pat (Conservative Councillor)
• Perry, Richard (Conservative Councillor)
• Wakely, Michael (Conservative Councillor)

Harpenden West

• Chichester-Miles, Daniel (Conservative Councillor)
• Jackson, Lee (Conservative Councillor)
• Linacre, Nicola (Conservative Councillor)
• McFarland, Tony (Conservative Councillor)